CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

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Authority Name and Address

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Address from which documentation may be obtained

As in 1.1

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Completed documents must be returned to:

As in 1.1

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

‘Ymledwyr Ecosystem Invaders’ campaign re-run

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

Summary

The North Wales Wildlife Trust wishes to appoint a contractor to further develop ‘Ymledwyr Ecosystem Invaders’ campaign materials as part of the Wales Resilient Ecological Network (WaREN II) project. This campaign will raise awareness of invasive non-native species (invasive species) and biosecurity in Wales.

Description of the goods or services required

Invasive species are one of the main drivers of biodiversity decline globally. The environmental, economic, and social impact of invasive species in Wales will continue to grow unless they are tackled with a sustainable and joined-up approach.

WaREN II aims to increase public engagement and raise awareness of invasive species through effective science communication. There is more information on our Ecosystem Invaders campaign here: https://www.northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/ecosystem-invaders

It will raise awareness of:

1. Invasive species issues amongst target audiences in Wales, using examples which are local or relevant to each audience, in order to improve understanding and engagement with the issue.

2. Actions that audiences can take to help tackle invasive species, in order to improve uptake of good practice (e.g. biosecurity).

3. The WaREN II project, in order to help engage relevant organisations in supporting the project and our Charter.

Our campaign will relaunch during Invasive Species Week (May 15th – 21st) and then be delivered by project staff and partners across Wales with a number of local and national events.

The contractor will be required to deliver the following bilingual material for the campaign:

- Update bilingual campaign materials (including print and digital).

- Conduct a pre- and post-campaign survey of awareness.

- Translate some campaign material into a third language (language to be determined)

- Print materials for events and engagement tools (e.g. playing cards).

Campaign materials need to be finalised and ready for launch by early May.

Please provide evidence within your proposal of:

1. Thorough understanding the threat posed by invasive species in Wales and awareness of relevant target audiences and key stakeholders.

2. Knowledge of existing campaigns and how they link to our ‘Ymledwyr Ecosystem Invaders’ campaign.

3. Key messages (e.g. prevention and biosecurity) which are important for tackling invasive species.

4. Experience and delivery of bilingual campaign materials (including digital) in Wales.

Importantly, the contractor should be able to demonstrate how the materials will deliver the aim of the campaign (see above).

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=129120.

The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.

Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.

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Notice Coding and Classification

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Total quantity or scope of tender

Campaign materials need to be finalised and ready for launch by early May. Proposal should be either MS Word or pdf files (maximum four pages) and include a proposed break-down budget totalling up to £13,000 (incl. VAT). This includes update of materials, a proposed printing allocation (for information material) and any external costs e.g., associated with the digital campaign. It also includes any associated costs such as project management for the contractor to deliver the contract.

3 Conditions for Participation

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Minimum standards and qualification required

4 Administrative Information

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Type of Procedure

Single stage

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Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

N/a

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Time Limits

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Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

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Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

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Additional Information

(WA Ref:129120)

Relates to the following project/programme financed by EU Community Funds: This project has received funding through the Welsh Government Rural Communities - Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 – Sustainable Management Scheme which is funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the Welsh Government.

The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

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Additional Documentation

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Publication date of this notice